Kitten Issue- Calling all with Veterinary Brains

MomofWildChild
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:32:36 +0000

The super-vet thinks it is most like polyradicular neuritis. (this is coon-hound syndrome- go figure) He is on Clindamycin to empirically treat for Toxoplasmosis. He is having increasing fatigue, even of the front paws, and so it is most likely a
systemic neuromuscular problem. Most likely spending more money on
tests will confirm the presumptive diagnosis and will not alter the management plan.
They are going to leave him at the hospital over the weekend at his current level of care (no new tests or anything), which includes steroids, anti-inflammatories, and an antibiotic in case it is an infection. The vet is most concerned about T’s inability to urinate on his own because it can cause a bladder infection or permanently distend his bladder muscles, which is more serious. T is doing better today than he was last night. T definitely has feeling in his tail and feet, which is a good sign. Hopefully treating him at the hospital over the weekend will further improve his condition.

Thanks for all your good thoughts!